Map of Wayne County, Tennessee

Wayne County is a county located in south central Tennessee, along the Alabama border. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,232. Its county seat is Waynesboro. The county is named after General “Mad Anthony” Wayne, a prominent military leader in the American Revolutionary War.

Wayne County overview:
Name:Wayne County
FIPS code:47-181
State:Tennessee
Founded:1817
Named for:General Anthony Wayne
Seat:Waynesboro
Largest city:Waynesboro
Total Area:736 sq mi (1,910 km²)
Land Area:734 sq mi (1,900 km²)
Total Population:16,232
Population Density:22/sq mi (8/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.waynecountytn.org

Wayne County location map. Where is Wayne County?

Wayne County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Wayne County.
Location of Wayne County in the the United States.
Wayne County location on the Tennessee map. Where is Wayne County.
Location of Wayne County in Tennessee.

History

Wayne County was created in 1817 from parts of Hickman and Humphreys counties. Waynesboro, its county seat, was established in 1821. Located along the Tennessee River, the city of Clifton emerged as a key river port in the mid-19th century.

Wayne County Road Map

Wayne CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Wayne County, Tennessee. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Wayne CountyMap
Wayne Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 736 square miles (1,910 km), of which 734 square miles (1,900 km) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km) (0.2%) is water. It is the second-largest county in Tennessee by area. The county lies primarily along the southwestern Highland Rim. The Tennessee River flows along Wayne County’s northwestern border with Decatur County. The Buffalo River, a tributary of the Duck River, flows through the northern part of Wayne County. The Green River, a tributary of the Buffalo, flows through Waynesboro.

Adjacent counties

National protected area

  • Natchez Trace Parkway (part)

State protected areas

  • Arnold Hollow Wildlife Management Area
  • Browntown Wildlife Management Area
  • Eagle Creek Wildlife Management Area
  • Tie Camp Wildlife Management Area

Wayne County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Wayne County, Tennessee
Wayne County Topo map.

Wayne County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Wayne County, Tennessee
Wayne County satellite map.

Wayne County Outline Map

Outline Map of Wayne County, Tennessee
Wayne County outline map.

See also

Map of Tennessee State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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